Concrete, Recycled

The City of Philadelphia is requesting quotes for recycled concrete to supply various City agencies and departments, with quotes due June 29, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. through the PHL Contracts portal. A Local Business Entity (LBE) preference applies: 10% for contracts valued at $1 million or less, or 5% for larger contracts. Sellers claiming an LBE preference must certify current LBE certification from the Procurement Commissioner, maintain a majority of inventory or equipment within Philadelphia, and perform a minimum of 51% of contract work within the city. Failure to comply during contract performance results in contract breach, liquidated damages equal to 10% of the awarded contract amount, and potential debarment for up to three years.

Quotes must be submitted electronically with no exceptions to standard terms and conditions permitted. Mandatory fees include a $25 bid processing fee per submission and a $100 annual bid security program enrollment fee, payable prior to bid opening. Pricing must be quoted net and FOB Destination with no reservations for price increases. Sellers must provide three customer references outside City departments and document any prior City contracts on the Seller Customer References Form. All vendors must be certified as responsible sellers and maintain general liability insurance at $1 million per occurrence.

Philadelphia Code requirements apply: nondiscrimination provisions, minimum wage of $16.82 per hour (effective July 1, 2025, adjusted annually by CPI), and prevailing wage requirements for specified service categories. Service contracts exceeding $250,000 require equal benefits compliance. Contract awards under $94,000 become binding upon notice through PHL Contracts; awards exceeding $94,000 require performance security, Law Department approval, fund certification, and Procurement Commissioner execution. Bid bonds or cashier's checks satisfy bid security requirements. Vendors are responsible for ensuring timely submission; quotes received after bid opening will not be accepted.